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MotoGP: Dovizioso: We'll know if we get it right
It's no secret that Ducati's main goal for the GP18 is to reduce the mid-corner turning difficulties, which harmed its hopes at several circuits last season, especially Phillip Island.
MotoGP: Ducati will try to keep 'amazing' Dovizioso, Lorenzo line-up
Ducati is in an 'amazing' situation heading into the 2018 MotoGP season, with both its riders capable of fighting for the world championship.
MotoGP Video: Dall’Igna: More power, more parts to come for 2018 Ducati
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna spoke about the changes his team have made for the 2018 Ducati MotoGP machine during the team's launch in Bologna today. The Italian also confirmed that the final version will not be ready for the forthcoming Sepang test.
WATCH LIVE: 2018 Ducati MotoGP launch!
The Live video stream of the 2018 Ducati MotoGP launch can be seen below...
2018 Ducati MotoGP launch - Today!
Ducati will become the first manufacturer to hold a 2018 MotoGP team launch when reigning title runner-up Andrea Dovizioso and former champion Jorge Lorenzo present the GP18 in Bologna later today (Monday).
MotoGP: Alberto Puig named Repsol Honda team manager
Alberto Puig is to fill the vacancy left by Livio Suppo's departure by taking over as Repsol Honda team manager.
MotoGP: 'Smart' Marquez 'studies where to take risks'
Marc Marquez famously won the 2017 MotoGP World Championship despite a staggering 27 falls during the season, plus some astonishing saves. That accident tally was ten higher than any of his previous MotoGP seasons and exceeded only by rookie Sam Lowes.
MotoGP: 2018 marks start of compulsory airbags
As announced in late 2016 , riders in all classes of the MotoGP World Championship will be required to wear leather fitted with airbag systems from the start of this season.
MotoGP: KTM 'can do it in steel'
KTM went their own way during an impressive debut MotoGP season, initially entering the RC16 with a unique frame, suspension and engine firing-order compared to the other factories.
MotoGP: Lorenzo 'made huge effort to change'
Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi has praised the 'huge effort' made by superstar signing Jorge Lorenzo to adapt to the Desmosedici.
MotoGP: Crutchlow: 'On the pace' Pirro important for Ducati
Honda's MotoGP project would benefit from a fast test rider with similar pace to Ducati's Michele Pirro.
MotoGP: Rossi comeback a model for 'passion, motivation'
Valentino Rossi's early MotoGP return from a broken leg, at the age of 38, proved the Italian legend has lost none of his passion for racing.
Brivio: Suzuki technical choices must be right to avoid 2017 repeat
Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio says his squad’s ambition to “put the team back in its rightful place” in 2018 will depend on perfect technical decisions during pre-season testing after a tough last campaign.
Iannone: It took time to trust Suzuki
Andrea Iannone has opened up on his tough first year with Suzuki and concedes he struggled to change his racing approach to trust in the Japanese manufacturer but is eager to fightback in 2018.
Juanfran Guevara retires from racing aged 22
Moto3 rostrum finisher Juanfran Guevara has announced his retirement from professional racing at the age of 22, stating the decision is mainly down to personal reasons.
MotoGP: Aspar renamed 'Angel Nieto Team'
Aspar is to be renamed as the 'Angel Nieto Team' in tribute to the late '12+1' world champion, a former rival and mentor of Jorge Martinez 'Aspar'. In addition, Angel's son Gelete will join as team principal for 2018.
MotoGP doctors 'among best in Spain'
MotoGP medical director Doctor Angel Charte (left on picture) and traumatology specialist Doctor Xavier Mir (right) have been named as two of the best doctors in Spain by Forbes .
MotoGP: Beach rides to debut Superprestigio triumph!
Picture: Steve English Debuts rarely go better. JD Beach triumphed in the Superprestigio Superfinal in his first appearance at the event, after winning out in a tight 16-lap battle with fellow American Briar Bauman.
Superprestigio - As it happened
With MotoGP champion Marc Marquez absent, the likes of Johann Zarco and Toni Elias head the road racing line-up in this evening's Superprestigio dirt track.
MotoGP: Dovizioso no longer the dark horse: 'It’s positive'
Few predicted that Andrea Dovizioso would take the MotoGP title fight down to the final round in 2017. But the Italian's stunning season means he will be high on his rivals' radar from the very start of next season.
Michelin to supply FIM Moto-e World Cup
Hot on the heels of the news that Energica will be the single manufacturer for the new FIM Moto-e World Cup , to debut in 2019, it has now been announced that Michelin will be official tyre supplier for the
MotoGP: Vinales visits South Africa, laps Kyalami
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Maverick Viñales had the honour to be the first MotoGP rider to enter the revamped Kyalami International Race Track, in South Africa yesterday.
Debate: Free-to-air MotoGP bigger than F1?
Would broadcasting MotoGP on free-to-air TV allow it to grow bigger than F1 and other large mainstream sports, which are now also locked-away on Pay TV in most countries?
MotoGP: Suppo: Special Marquez 'never changed'
During his 22-years in the MotoGP paddock, Livio Suppo worked with many special riders. But he insists that newly crowned four-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez is the most remarkable (or perhaps 're-marc-able').